Embracing AI in Education: A New Frontier at Ferris State University
This semester, Ferris State University in Michigan has taken a creative step into the future of education by introducing two AI-powered “freshman” students, Ann and Fry, to their academic community. Unlike typical students, Ann and Fry won’t navigate campus life as humanoid robots. Instead, they will interact with their peers and professors through computers, equipped […]
Springer Nature introduces Curie, an AI-powered scientific writing assistant
Springer Nature recently announced a new AI-powered in-house writing assistant to support researchers. The tool has been trained on scholarly literature that covers 447+ disciplines, encompasses over 2,000 specialized subjects, and incorporates feedback from more than 1 million revisions on papers—including those featured in esteemed Nature publications. Studies indicate scientists who are non-native English speakers […]
Vision-Language-Action Models (VLAs): Understanding and Application in the Modern World
Artificial intelligence is moving fast, but one of the most promising frontiers lies in models that don’t just see or read but also act. Vision-Language-Action Models (VLAs) are emerging as a powerful paradigm that combines computer vision, natural language processing, and decision-making into one unified system. These models hold the potential to make machines more […]
Will AI Take My Job? Ten Things to Consider and How to Stay Relevant
The question, “Will AI take my job?” is one of the most common anxieties in today’s workplace. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, employees across industries feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. Will AI automate us out of relevance, or will it create new opportunities we’ve yet to imagine? The truth lies somewhere in […]
When Global Risks Compound
In today’s interconnected world, the ripple effects of a single event can be felt across continents. But what happens when multiple events, each with its own set of challenges, converge? In our globalized world, systems are deeply interconnected. A disruption in one area can quickly spread to others. For example, a health crisis can strain […]
The Ripple Effect of AI Touches Everyone
The Ripple Effect of AI touches Everyone Every AI forecast is wrong because all of these forecasts implictly miss how technology transforms a society. There’s a misconception bouncing around that AI’s impact will be limited to those who directly use or interact with it. While people might not be saying this explicitly, the misconception is […]
Toyota is using generative AI to augment the design process
In the bustling world of automotive innovation, the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is working to seamlessly integrate precise engineering constraints into a generative AI-augmented design process. Traditionally, vehicle designers have leaned on publicly accessible text-to-image generative AI tools during the early stages of their creative journey. However, Toyota’s approach allows these professionals to infuse their initial […]
AI needs to be tied to strategy
From Hype to High Impact In the dynamic realm of technology, the temptation to incorporate the latest innovations can sometimes eclipse the foundational principles of an organization. One startup’s experience with AI integration stands as a case in point. The Temptation of the Novel Like numerous startups, Gigasheet, a web-based, no-code big data spreadsheet tool, […]
The Future of Audiobooks: AI Takes the Mic
Audiobooks have become increasingly popular, with platforms like Spotify even creating dedicated spaces for them. But recording an audiobook is a challenging endeavor, even for seasoned voice actors. Enter the world of AI. Researchers from MIT and Microsoft are collaborating with Project Gutenberg, the world’s largest repository of open-license ebooks, to produce 5,000 AI-narrated audiobooks. […]
Visa launches $100 mln venture fund for generative AI startups
Visa unveiled a $100 million venture fund dedicated to generative AI startups, marking its entry into a rapidly growing sector that has attracted numerous investors this year. “While much of generative AI so far has been focused on tasks and content creation, this technology… will also meaningfully change commerce in ways we need to understand,” […]